COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Business and Trade

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR ÖZGE ÖZGEN

Offered to

International Business and Trade

Course Objective

The purpose of the course is to provide the student with essential information on cultural, socio-economic and political characteristics of the countries of Africa, focusing on the sub-saharan part of the countries and with regard to their implications for the business environment.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

IBS 2014 - COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Course materials are drawn from a range of textbooks and journal articles

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures
Discussions
Group Studies
Case Studies

Assessment Methods

Successful / Unsuccessful

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will explain the cultural, socio-economic and political dynamics of African people and countries, to assess the business opportunities in this region.
2. The learner will recognize the major international cooperation and integration schemes among the African countries and make inferences on their implications for the business environment.
3. The learner will demonstrate the common business practices and traditions in Africa, in order to assess their implications for doing business in this region.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 % of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Although the course is mainly based on lectures, around 20 % of each session is intended for class discussion, based on the lecture itself and assigned readings. Therefore, students are expected to be prepared for class participation at each session.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes